Morgan Shell Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
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Morgan shell Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
37 31.886 N,122 11.548 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Name | MORGAN SHELL |
| Original Source | AWOIS |
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
37 31.886 N,122 11.548 W
Morgan Shell on Wreck Map
Morgan Shell Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
HISTORY CL1218/64--USCGAUX; SUBM WK, PA, REPORTED ABOUT 80YDS DUE SOUTH OF BUOY 9 IN LAT 37-31-57.5N, LONG 122-11-29W. VESSEL EXPOSES AT MLLW, HAS DAMAGED TWO SMALL BOATS. H10102/83-84--OPR-L123-PHP-81; MORGAN SHELL, HYDROGRAPHERS INTERVIEW WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS INDENTIFIED THE WK AS A 60-65FT WOODEN TUG THAT BURNED AND SANK IN THE LATE 50'S. THE WK WAS SALVAGED EXCEPT FOR THE ENGINE BLOCK AND METAL DEBRIS EXTENDING ONE FOOT OUT OF THE MUD, FOR 40FT. (PSR #ITEM 39) DESCRIPTION INTERVIEW WITH THE HYDROGRAPHER INDICATES THAT THE ENGINE HEAD BOLTS THAT REMAIN WILL PROBABLY BE BELOW THE MUD LINE IN 10 YRS CONSIDERING THAT THE VESSEL IS SILTING OVER AND SINKING INTO THE MUD. (ENTERED 11/85 RWD)